Tag: offense

Manuel: “It’s been a while since we’ve played this bad”

by John Russo

Charlie Manuel has obviously got to be frustrated with his offense’s performance. It isn’t a worried expression from Manuel or his team said Jimmy Rollins but pure frustration. The Phillies dropped their Sunday afternoon game to the Padres, 6-1, which was the 10th time in their first 16 games they failed to score more than … Continue reading Manuel: “It’s been a while since we’ve played this bad”

Utley expected to return to lineup Monday

by Christian Hetrick

The Phillies, who have gone eight straight games without scoring more than three runs, are about to get some much needed reinforcements. Second basemen Chase Utley will be in the clubhouse for today’s game against the Texas Rangers, and is expected to make his season debut on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds after missing the beginning of the season … Continue reading Utley expected to return to lineup Monday